Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 182

Amagnetic Patek Philippe, Genève, "Amagnetic", movement No. 727402, case No. 697216, Ref. 2570/1. Made in 1956, sold on November 20th,1957. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K pink gold anti-magnetic wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 20,000 - 26,000

USD 18,000 - 24,000 / EUR 13,000 - 16,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down case back, curved lugs, beryllium anti-magnetic protective cap. D. Off-white with applied pink gold baton indexes and Arabic quarters, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Height 12 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2570/1 Production of this reference began in 1958.